PRICES IN SAUDI ARABIA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest country on the Arabian Peninsula, with a population of over 36 million people. It borders Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north, Qatar and the UAE to the east, Oman to the southeast, and Yemen to the south. It covers an area of 2,150,000 km². There is no income tax in Saudi Arabia, and the unemployment rate does not exceed 5%.
The average salary in Saudi Arabia in 2025 is about 10,238 Saudi riyals per month ($2,810). Foreign workers often have lower incomes than locals. The public sector has a minimum wage of 4,000 riyals per month ($1,100). Healthcare is the highest-paying sector of the economy in Saudi Arabia.
Note. At the current (official) exchange rate, 1 Saudi riyal is equivalent to $0.27/€0.23.
Next, we will highlight the average prices for food and some other goods/services in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
PRICES IN SAUDI ARABIA IN 2025
| Product | Price |
| Milk (1 liter) | 6.34 SR/1.44 € |
| Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) | 3.87 SR/0.88 € |
| Rice (white) (1 kg) | 8.25 SR/1.88 € |
| Eggs (12 pcs.) | 9.64 SR/2.20 € |
| Local cheese (1 kg) | 27.41 SR/6.25 € |
| Chicken fillet (1 kg) | 29.45 SR/6.71 € |
| Apples (1 kg) | 8.14 SR/1.85 € |
| Banana (1 kg) | 6.14 SR/1.40 € |
| Orange (1 kg) | 6.20 SR/1.41 € |
| Tomato (1 kg) | 6.04 SR/1.38 € |
| Potato (1 kg) | 5.04 SR/1.15 € |
| Onion (1 kg) | 5.02 SR/1.14 € |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.42 SR/1.01 € |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.20 SR/0.50 € |
| Bottle of wine (medium level) | 13.00 SR/2.96 € |
| Local beer (0,5 liter bottle) | 6.44 SR/1.47 € |
| Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 7.78 SR/1.77 € |
| Pack of 20 cigarettes (Marlboro) | 28.00 SR/6.38 € |
Important. Living in Riyadh is cheaper than in neighboring capitals such as Doha, Abu Dhabi, or Manama.
| Goods/services | Price |
| Public transportation | 4.00 SR/0.91 € |
| Monthly pass | 121.74 SR/27.74 € |
| Cab 1 km (normal fare) | 10.00 SR/2.28 € |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 2.32 SR/0.53 € |
| Utilities (monthly) for an 85m2 apartment | 416.32 SR/94.87 € |
| Monthly mobile tariff plan | 124.58 SR/28.39 € |
| Internet (60 Mbps or more) | 268.68 SR/61.23 € |
| Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult | 351.22 SR/80.04 € |
| Tennis court rental (1 hour) | 152.46 SR/34.74 € |
| Movie theater (international rental) 1 seat | 60.00 SR/13.67 € |
| A pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185.18 SR/42.20 € |
| One summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M...) | 221.44 SR/50.46 € |
| A pair of mid-range sneakers (nike, adidas...) | 350.31 SR/79.83 € |
| Pair of men's leather business shoes | 306.68 SR/69.89 € |
| Standard men's haircut | 35.00 SR/7.98 € |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15.00 SR/3.42 € |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 13.00 SR/2.96 € |
| Rental apartment (1 bedroom) in the city center | 1,902.44 SR/433.53 € |
| Rental apartment (3 bedrooms) in the city center | 3,442.28 SR/784.42 € |
Note. Price information is based on current data from official statistical offices and surveys of local residents in different Saudi cities.
Saudi Arabia is one of the world's largest producers and exporters of oil. However, in recent years, local authorities have been taking active steps to modernize the economy and diversify sources of budget revenue. In addition to the oil industry, jobs in Saudi Arabia are available in tourism, construction, information technology, telecommunications, and several other sectors.
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